Madonna

Madonna Louise Ciccone (born August 16, 1958) is a singer-songwriter and actor from the United States. She is widely regarded as one of the most important individuals in popular culture and is sometimes referred to as the "Queen of Pop." Madonna is known for her constant reinvention and adaptability in music production, composition, and visual presentation. She is also noted for pushing the limits of creative expression in popular music while keeping complete control over her career. Her writings, which include social, political, sexual, and religious themes, have sparked debate as well as critical praise.

Madonna is the best-selling female music artist of all time, according to Guinness World Records, with over 300 million record sales worldwide. She is the most successful solo artist in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, as well as the record holder for the most number-one songs by a female artist in Australia, Canada, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom. VH1 named her the best woman in music, and MTV and Billboard named her the greatest music video artist of all time. Madonna was also named one of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time and one of the 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time by Rolling Stone.